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Mummers Mardi Gras Comes To South Philadelphia

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - The 6th annual Mummers Mardi Gras was held in South Philadelphia on Saturday.

The day-long event featured performances from 15 mummers string bands, plus food, drinks, face painting and a photo booth.

Mummers Mardi Gras Comes To South Philadelphia
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The past five years it has taken place in Manayunk, but this year moved to South Philly - the birth place of the Philadelphia Mummers.

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